Let me introduce myself...
- UK Citizen. Native English speaker. Single, no children, one dog.
- Taught Art full-time in Yonkers, NY, USA for 3 years (NY State Gifted & Talented curriculum) at PEARLS Hawthorne School,
- Taught Art full-time in Tamil Nadu, India for duration of 1 year contract (PYP, MYP, and US curriculum High School) at Kodaikanal International School,
- Taught Art full-time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for 3 years (PYP) at International School Ho Chi Minh City
- Taught Art full-time in Rome, Italy for duration of 1 year contract (US curriculum with Understanding by Design approach) at Marymount International School Rome
- Taught Art full-time in Shanghai, China for 3 years (PYP) at Western International School Shanghai.
- Taught Art full-time in Tianjin, China for 3 years (PYP) at the International School of Tianjin
- Taught Art History part-time in New York, NY, USA for 5 years (Learning to Look US museum curriculum) at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Workshop Leader: Specialist Unit Planning and Positive Education
- Received Masters of Art in Art & Art Education in 2005 from Teachers College, Columbia University.
- Received Bachelor of Fine Art in Photography in 1995 from the State University of New York at New Paltz.
- Completed 12 post-graduate credits in Gifted & Talented Education, K-12 in 2008 at Brooklyn College.
- Certified by the State of New York to teach Visual Arts, K-12, Professional level.
- Google Certified Educator-Level 1.
- Completed Child Safety in Schools-online course, hosted by UK-based National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in 2018, 2019.
- Registered with Search Associates and Schrole.
- "Third Culture Kid": Grew up in the United States, United Kingdom, and The Netherlands. Graduate of The American School of The Hague, The Netherlands.
- Exhibited Artist, including at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, and the Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum.
- Published article on philosophy of Art Education: "Freedom To Explore Key To Teaching Art," Asia Life Magazine, March 10, 2015.
- Interviewed by an English language Chinese news television program about the GAIL 2019 Conference held in Shangai.
- Hobbies/Interests: Marathon runner, Ashtanga yoga/Pilates practitioner, history buff, book club attendee, film lover, baker, gardener, art and antique collector.
- Personal Attributes: Calm, friendly, flexible, pensive, principled, team-player, and a sense of humor.
- IB Learner Profile: Risk-taker, open-minded, thinker, communicator, caring and principled.
